00:00 The podcast episode discusses a referendum in Los Angeles County that requires condoms to be worn in the porn industry, which has caused controversy and potential relocation of the industry.

05:11 Condom usage became widespread in the 80s due to the HIV epidemic, but the idea of using condoms is actually an old one, dating back at least 15,000 years, with evidence of their use for contraception in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, India, and Japan.

10:37 By the mid-1700s, people were starting to use condoms made from animal membranes, but the invention of vulcanized rubber by Charles Goodyear in the mid-19th century led to the mass production of rubber condoms, and eventually, the majority of condoms worldwide became made of latex.

16:01 Condoms are a barrier method that block fluids from touching each other, preventing pregnancy and disease transmission, and advancements in technology have led to the use of latex, which is not porous and only allows something to get through if there is damage to it; there are international codes governing how condoms are made, with a minimum length of 6.3 inches, a width of 52 millimeters when laid flat, and a thickness of 0.07 millimeters; condoms can be powdered with substances like silica and corn starch to prevent sticking, or come pre-lubricated with regular lube, silicone, or spermicidal lube, although nonoxynol-9, a common spermicidal lubricant, can cause vaginal irritation and make disease transmission easier; condoms are manufactured using latex from rubber trees, along with other ingredients like anti-fungal and antibacterial compounds, zinc oxide, stabilizers, sulfur, ammonia, anticoagulant, pigments, and preservatives to increase shelf life and prevent breakdown.

21:12 After condoms are used, they should not be flushed down the toilet, but rather wrapped in tissue paper and disposed of in a waste basket; in New York City, however, it is common to find used condoms on the street.

26:04 The main ways that condoms are tested for holes or tears are by running a current through them or by increasing the voltage to see if they burn or melt.

31:28 When used correctly every time, condoms have been proven to be highly effective in preventing the transmission of HIV and reducing the risk of pregnancy.

36:50 Condoms are not likely to encourage promiscuity among teenagers, but they can help prevent unplanned pregnancies and the transmission of diseases.

41:57 Condom use has been successful in countries like Thailand, where a campaign for commercial sex workers to use condoms resulted in a significant decrease in STI cases, prompting other countries to increase condom purchases to prevent disease and pregnancy, although there is still a shortage of condoms worldwide.

47:31 The UN says that two-thirds of the world has ready and easy access to condoms, and condom usage has increased worldwide due to distribution efforts, with studies showing that people who live with their partners typically use condoms less and the older you are, the less likely you are to use condoms.

53:35 A sex educator from Germany named Krauss is working on creating different sizes of condoms, including smaller sizes, to cater to the needs of individuals who may have trouble finding condoms that fit them properly.

59:03 The hosts wrap up the episode by discussing listener mail and requesting condom stories from their audience.